Understanding your treatment options for a herniated disc

Understanding your treatment options for a herniated disc

The most relatable way to describe your discs’ jobs is that they work like shock absorbers for your spine. Round and soft, they provide cushioning, but their outer layers are tough and sturdy. They are…

How naltrexone works to help you beat your opioid addiction

How naltrexone works to help you beat your opioid addiction

Opioid addiction has swept the country from the late 1990s until now and left millions of broken lives and hearts in its wake. Between 1999 and 2020, 800,000 Americans lost their lives to opioid overdoses.  …

Is a pain pump right for you

Is a pain pump right for you

Chronic pain, by definition, is pain that continues for at least three months — and often for much longer — and significantly alters your quality of life.  If your mobility is so limited by pain…

Conditions that can be helped with spinal cord stimulation

Conditions that can be helped with spinal cord stimulation

When you endure chronic back pain, you may feel alone in your misery — but you most certainly aren’t! Some 16 million suffer right along with you each year.  Back pain puts a damper on your life….

How does scoliosis impact a teens self esteem

How does scoliosis impact a teens self esteem

There are few times in life when we want to fit in more than during adolescence. This period is marked by trying new activities, pursuing many interests, and finding their niche and peer group. Unfortunately, seeming or…

How to improve your posture to prevent chronic pain

How to improve your posture to prevent chronic pain

Teachers and parents often bark, “Stand up straight!” because you just look better when you’re not hunched over and slouching. But did you know that your posture also impacts your physical comfort? Many people work…

5 habits for staving off arthritis complications

5 habits for staving off arthritis complications

“Oh, my aching (fill in the blank)!” If you have arthritis, you’ve likely uttered this exclamation. The pain, swelling, stiffness and limitations to your movement can really put the brakes on enjoying your life.  You’re…

When to consider a pain pump

When to consider a pain pump

Chronic pain can make living a normal life next to impossible, especially if you’ve been suffering for a very long time with pain that’s severe. Whether you’re dealing with pain related to a chronic condition…

5 signs of a herniated disc

5 signs of a herniated disc

Most people have heard of a herniated disc, but how well do you understand the condition? It’s not as simple as it sounds, because the pain and discomfort of a herniated or bulging disc can…